全球首款自动售货自行车现身硅谷
全球首款自动售货自行车现身硅谷

While self-driving cars are still gradually gaining traction in our daily lives, a lighter and more flexible form of transportation — autonomous bicycles — has already stepped out of the laboratory and onto the streets.

Genie Mobility, a fast-growing new company based in Silicon Valley, proudly introduced the world’s first fully autonomous delivery electric bicycle — the “Genie Bike”. Combining cutting-edge autonomous driving technology with the practicality of electric bicycle design, this innovative product aims to directly tackle the “last-mile” delivery challenge.

The Genie Bike is equipped with a custom-made high-power motor, with a peak power output of 750W and a top speed of 45km/h. It can carry up to 80 kg, making it suitable for delivering food, packages, and fresh goods. Equipped with two batteries with a total capacity of 1344Wh, it can travel 80–100 km on a single charge. It also supports fast charging in just two hours and is compatible with standard charging stations.

The bike’s self-driving system uses multiple sensors, including two high-resolution cameras, smart AI vision software that can recognize over 200 objects, a front laser sensor that detects objects up to 50 meters away with high accuracy, and ultrasonic (超声波的) radar for 3D mapping and blind-spot support. Running on NVIDIA’s latest AI computing platform, it provides strong processing power for real-time decision-making. With detailed maps and real-time GPS, the bike can plan the best routes, avoid traffic jams, and follow road rules.

Additionally, the Genie Bike supports advanced fleet monitoring, efficient task assignments, and in-depth data analysis. In challenging road conditions, it allows for seamless remote takeover or automatic return to designated safe zones. When the battery drops below 20%, it intelligently plans a return route for recharging.

The product has undergone three rounds of improvements and is now being tested on real streets. The team behind this groundbreaking innovation anticipates assembling a fleet and launching commercial pilots in early 2026.
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1.1. What is the primary function of the Genie Bike?

A To transport passengers short distances.

B To improve last-mile delivery efficiency.

C To compete in electric bicycle races.

D To serve every household’s delivery.

解析:选B。B 细节理解题。文章第二段明确提到 “this innovative product aims to directly tackle the ‘last-mile’ delivery challenge”(这款创新产品旨在直接解决 “最后一公里” 配送难题),由此可知 Genie Bike 的核心功能是提升最后一公里配送效率,与选项 B 表述一致。故选 B。

2.2. Which statement about the Genie Bike’s battery is TRUE?

A It takes 30 minutes to fully charge it.

B Its capacity is the highest on the market.

C It enables long-distance travel per charge.

D It can be charged wirelessly.

解析:选C。 C 细节理解题。文章第三段指出 “it can travel 80–100 km on a single charge”(一次充电可行驶 80 至 100 公里),这表明其电池能支持长距离行驶,符合选项 C 的描述。故选C。

3.3. How does the Genie Bike ensure safe and efficient navigation?

A By sticking to a pre-designed fixed route.

B By using the world’s best navigation system.

C By wirelessly communicating with nearby bikes.

D By integrating multiple sensors and real-time data.

解析:选D。D 细节理解题。文章第四段详细说明 Genie Bike 的导航系统 “uses multiple sensors... Running on NVIDIA’s latest AI computing platform... with detailed maps and real-time GPS”(使用多个传感器、NVIDIA 最新 AI 计算平台、详细地图和实时 GPS),这些元素共同保障了安全高效导航,与选项 D “整合多个传感器和实时数据” 的表述一致。故选D。

4.4. What future plan is set for the Genie Bike?

A To form a fleet for commercial pilot runs.

B To stop all testing completely.

C To redesign the product from the beginning.

D To certainly start mass production soon.

解析:选A。A 细节理解题。文章最后一句提到 “anticipates assembling a fleet and launching commercial pilots in early 2026”(预计在 2026 年初组建车队并启动商业试点),与选项 A “组建车队进行商业试点运行” 完全吻合。故选A。